Chapter 4

Later on that week, Brooke put her plans into action. It was slightly difficult because Haley shut down after her emotional confession the other night. However, Brooke was determined. She and Nathan conspired to create the perfect plan to get him and Haley back together, with a little help from Peyton. All that needed to happen now was getting Haley to Nathan's apartment.

"Hey, Hales?" Peyton called

"Yeah?" Haley asked emerging from her room

"Will you do me a quick favor?" Peyton asked

"Sure, P.Sawyer," Haley said smiling

"Will you go pick something up for me at Chris'?" Peyton said trying to hide her mischievous look

Haley sighed, "I don't know Peyt,"

"Too late you already agreed. I have to get ready for my date with Chris, but he wants me to have something before it begins, therefore you need to go get it. Thanks Hales!" Peyton said quickly

"Hmph," Haley grunted. She then sent up a silent prayer that Nathan wouldn't be there.

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Unfortunately for Haley, Nathan was most definitely there. He was putting the finishing touches on the dinner table before him when there was a knock on the door.

Nathan took a deep breath, "Just tell her how you feel," He said to himself.

Nathan walked over and opened the door, expecting to find the love of his life and his best friend all in one package. Instead, he found Bevin.

"Hi Nathan," Bevin said quietly "Can I come in?"

Nathan was dumbfounded. Bevin came in anyway, leaving the door slightly ajar.

"I know this is a little late coming, but I was wondering if we could talk about what happened that night," Bevin said nervously

"You really can't be here right now," Nathan said desperately

"Look, I know you probably think it was a mistake, and yes we hurt Haley but I was wondering if we could maybe try to have something. You seem like a really great guy, and I think we could be good together," Bevin said

"Bevin, you're a really nice girl, but.." Nathan began

"Christopher!" Haley called stepping into the open apartment. "I'm supposed to pick up..."

Haley trailed off scanning the apartment. Candles. Dinner. Nathan. Bevin. Shit.

"O God, I'm sorry, Peyton told me to get something from Chris for her and I'll be going now," Haley said

"Haley, Wait!" Nathan called

"No, I'm sorry for interrupting," Haley said before exiting the apartment

Nathan sighed.

"Oh.My.God." Bevin said, "You were going to try and get her back tonight. I am such an idiot."

"It's alright, it probably wouldn't have worked after what I did anyway," Nathan said defeated

"I know it may seem hard right now Nathan," Bevin said, "But Haley really loves you. You can see it every time she looks at you. The roots are still there. It just takes time. I won't be in your way anymore. I'm really sorry."

"Thanks Bev, you really are a great person, but Haley's the one I want," Nathan said

"I understand. Good luck." Bevin smiled before exiting the apartment

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"Well?!" Brooke asked excitedly when Haley entered the apartment. Peyton was standing next to her with the same excited look on her face

"Sorry Peyton." Haley said sadly, "I couldn't get what you wanted. I ended up interrupting a date between Nathan and Bevin. It's really over, isn't it?"

"Hales, it's only over if you want it to be." Brooke said pulling her into a hug

"I don't know what I want." Haley said fighting back tears

A knock on their front door interrupted the moment between friends.

"I got it," Haley said.

She walked over and opened the door. She was dumbfounded at what was on the other side.

"What are you doing here?" She asked

"Hi Haley," Bevin said nervously

"WHAT THE FUCK IS SHE DOING HERE?" screamed Brooke

"Brooke!" Haley scolded, "Don't be rude. Go finish helping Peyton,"

"Fine. But I'll kick her ass if you want me too." Brooke said glaring at Bevin

"I don't," Haley said determinedly

"Hmph," Brooke said before stomping away, Peyton close behind her

"Sorry about that," Haley said sheepishly

"It's alright," Bevin said smiling, "Truth is I deserve that and more. Nathan and I made a huge mistake. I was drunk and he was stupid. But tonight was for you. I showed up unannounced like an idiot. Everything that was set up was for you. He loves you Haley. More than anything, and he wants you back. That's what he was going to tell you tonight. I'm sorry that I keep screwing up your relationship, but Nathan isn't at fault for tonight."

"He's done more than tonight Bevin. And he did more than cheat on me. We had problems long before you came along." Haley said

"Maybe so," Bevin said, "But everyone deserves a chance. Maybe he just got scared of needing someone too much. Maybe it just got too much for him. And now he's realizing, you're just what he needs. He would do anything for you Haley. Just think about it."

"Thanks Bevin," Haley said smiling softly

"I'm not sure I deserve it, but you're welcome," Bevin said before walking away.

"Just think about it." That's exactly what Haley was going to do.